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Market turmoil from the war in Ukraine likely is just a blip in the upward path of mortgage rates.
The highest inflation in decades will push rates up. But will war in Ukraine pull rates back down?
Three months ago, the average mortgage rate was 3.15 percent. Now it’s 4.03 percent, according to Bankrate research.
Mortgage rates are unlikely to fall to 2021 levels, but the big moves could be over for now.
San Francisco had the most homes topping list price in December.
Will rates move higher from their near-record lows? The experts weigh in.
The National Association of Realtors expects price appreciation to dip below 3% in 2022.
The findings offer some clues about why so many homeowners are leaving money on the table.